European Forum on the rights of the child

The Commission will monitor the implementation of the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child at EU and national level, and report on the progress at the annual European Forum on the rights of the child. The Forum empowers children as active citizens, who are fully embedded in the Forum programme and discussions. The Forum also brings together a wide range of stakeholders: EU countries' representatives; ombudspersons for children; representatives of EU institutions; the Council of Europe  and other international organisations; NGOs, academics and practitioners. 

14th European Forum on the rights of the child

This Forum was dedicated to “Bringing children at the centre: Empowering, protecting and including children”. As the first forum since the adoption of the EU Strategy on the rights of the child in March 2021, it created the opportunity of monitoring and reporting on progress made under the EU Strategy, while exchanging on new developments and initiatives. A special focus was given on child participation, children in conflicts, prevention from violence and on consultation on integrated child protection. The impact on children’s rights of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the EU child protection response was also discussed.

• Conference report - child friendly version
• Conference report - full version